Furniture and Accessories that Compliment Spanish and Italian Design in Mediterranean Style Architecture

Home construction trends are seeing a revival of classic Mediterranean design. From Spanish to Tuscan Italian style influences, Mediterranean architectural styles are mirrored by an overwhelming response from the home decor industry. When furnishing a Mediterranean style home, consider sturdy, solid wood furniture and old world decorating accessories that compliment the rustic appearance of Mediterranean architecture.

MEDITERRANEAN HOMES - MEDITERRANEAN DECORMediterranean Spanish/Italian style homes look as though they have been there forever. Mediterranean construction materials are ideal for design themes popular in the southwest United States. Stucco, quarried stone and terra cotta roofing tiles have been southwest decorating basics for centuries. Southwest interior design and Mediterranean interior design work beautifully together.

At ACCENTS OF SALADO, find Mediterranean decor furniture and decorating accessories in Mediterranean colors and textures for a rustic Mediterranean design home. We specialize in terra cotta pottery, rustic urns, iron wall art and sturdy Mediterranean style furniture made the old fashion way. Included in our selection are Mediterranean Spanish/Italian style furniture and accessories that give Mediterranean style homes a lived in look. When searching for old world Spanish/Italian style home decor furniture and accessories for your Mediterranean style home, think Accents of Salado.

Decorating SPANISH/ITALIAN MEDITERRANEAN STYLE is what ACCENTS OF SALADO is all about!

(Images Below) Softening a room, with the rich warmth of home textiles, can make the space feel more inviting. Wall hangings give focus to the room and are the ideal textural contrast to stone and metal. Consider wall tapestry, luxury table runners, artwork and wrought iron when creating color and textural contrast in your old world decorating theme.

Mediterranean style furniture can range from an informal simple look, to a more formal design. Create a Mediterranean Look with iron and wood furniture from Accents of Salado. Attention to detail, grand scale and quality craftsmanship, result in unique Mediterranean furniture styles designed for casual living spaces.

Create visual depth with heavily textured walls and rich Mediterranean color. Yellow and orange are important colors to consider when creating a Mediterranean interior design. Yellow is subdued and found in shades of gold as seen in golden olive oil and creamy stucco walls in ancient buildings.

Shades of gold are Mediterranean neutrals found on floors and walls as well as in cabinetry and furniture. The orange in Mediterranean design is burnt terra cotta orange or even darker. Rusty burnt orange is used on walls and floors. Darkest shades are found in dark cabinetry, iron wall decor and furniture.

For accent colors, warm poppy red, cobalt blue, olive green and golden sunflower yellow are often found in ceramic art throughout southern Europe.

COLORFUL TEXTILES IN MEDITERRANEAN COLORS

A decorative throw pillow, a luxurious table runner or a favorite wall tapestry can be your inspiration piece for Mediterranean wall colors.

CHOOSING WALL ART FOR AN UPDATED LOOKFresh artwork changes a room's ambience almost as quickly as a fresh coat of paint. Artwork sets the mood and creates the theme. Consider updating tired old prints with stylish new ones that are complimentary to your old world Mediterranean look.

RED IN THE MEDITERRANEAN KITCHENShades of red are dramatic in the Mediterranean style kitchen. Burnt orange and copper are shades of red found in dark wood, granite counter tops, copper wares, copper tone plant containers and wrought wall decor. Red food canisters, decorative red pottery, wrought pot hangers and framed art with predominant red tones set the stage for dramatic decorating in the old world kitchen and throughout a Mediterranean style home.

THE MEDITERRANEAN FOYER
In your Mediterranean style foyer, use iron mirrors, rustic statuary, candle holders, Mediterranean theme artwork, earthenware vases and decorative containers atop a rustic foyer table. Mediterranean foyer furniture can be simple or elegant in design. In a large foyer with tall ceilings use massive furniture. Soften rustic furniture with a colorful table runner, an upholstered chair or bench, antique books, a unique lamp and greenery to make it warm and welcoming.

Containers filled with lavender and rosemary offer an abundance of fragrances. Large earthenware garden pots, iron hanging baskets and iron window baskets are commonly filled with Mediterranean herbs, grasses and flowering annuals. A patio garden is an ideal location for growing cooking herbs as well as flowering plants for seasonal color.

(RIGHT) This arched terrace is the ideal spot for a morning or afternoon coffee. Constructed with wide expansive arches, painted a bright salmon pink and decorated with ornamental iron there is no mistaking the Mediterranean design elements. Our oversized Barcelona wall grille on the far wall compliments the iron railing between the arches.

Iron is a favorite design material for outdoor lighting, candle holders, gates, fountains and garden ornamentation. If you live in a humid climate, a yearly application of lacquer or polyurethane will keep iron and metal decorating accessories looking like new.

To the right, rustic earthenware planters add a touch of dark gold color to this patio garden. We placed an iron topper above the fountain niche to add architectural interest and to give balance to the iron light fixtures.

Occasional splashes of bright color are used in the hardscape decorating accessories. Bright blue, orange or gold ceramic pots, brightly colored urns and colorful tiles around a fireplace surround or water feature are decorating accents often found in Mediterranean gardens.

High walled courtyards are common and the entrance is often a grand portico enhanced with stone columns, balustrades and ornate iron work. Walls can be found painted matte white, muted terra cotta orange and even Mediterranean sea blue.

Mediterranean gardens, terraces and patios are areas designed, furnished and decorated for casual living and entertaining.

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